Thanks to creative students, dedicated faculty, and generous donors, Sarah Lawrence College is a constantly evolving hub for creative thought, collaboration, and uplifting action. These stories illustrate the power of your support.
SLC EmbeddED: Learning from Experience, Supported by Community

With the launch of SLC EmbeddED last fall, Sarah Lawrence students now have access to an innovative platform of classes, events, and dedicated resources designed to help them navigate learning opportunities that emerge through experience. SLC EmbeddED Director Meghan Jablonski has been essential to the platform’s development, drawing upon her 20 years as a clinical psychologist and her commitment to initiating creative, supportive, rigorous, and relevant opportunities.
SLC EmbeddED courses were built to be nimble: they can be taken sequentially or in isolation and can be paired with almost any kind of sustained extracurricular learning experience.s. Weekly reflections, thought-provoking readings, and engaging discussions invite students to reflect on work/life balance; communication strategies; power dynamics; diversity, equity, inclusion; tackling impostor syndrome, and more. The SLC EmbeddED platform has grown to include a student-produced podcast, an alumni networking component, and partnerships with academic and extracurricular offices campuswide.
Nonso Elelleh ’22, an environmental science student who interned at Schema Design in Brooklyn, attests to the transformative power of SLC EmbeddED. “Sarah Lawrence prepares us for the complexities of life in ways directly applicable to the job market,” she says.
Jablonski is energized by the almost limitless opportunities for collaboration that lie ahead. “What started as an experiment now has a place to live,” she says, “an identity that will allow us to build relationships and spread our roots throughout campus.”
Sarah Lawrence students want more from an internship than a line on a resume. SLC EmbeddED helps them contextualize their practical experience outside the classroom, connecting this work to their academic passions as we prepare them to thrive in and solve the problems of a complex and rapidly evolving world.
Pulling it All Together: Introducing the SLC Learning Commons.
When COVID-19 dispersed Sarah Lawrence College’s student body worldwide, Associate Dean of Studies Rachelle Rumph and her team recognized the need for comprehensive academic support. They centralized resources into the Learning Commons, an online hub providing easy access to math and science tutoring, writing support, and academic coaching with just one click.
The Learning Commons site quickly became a go-to resource. Building on its success, Rumph transformed a space in the Esther Raushenbush Library into a physical hub for collaboration, tutoring, and independent study. Equipped with flexible seating and movable whiteboards, the Commons became a vibrant space for academic engagement.
Students seeking academic support can visit the Learning Commons--online or in-person--to book a session in the Writing Center, schedule a research visit with a librarian, or connect with peer tutoring for math and science. The Learning Commons accommodated over 700 visits with tutors and mentors in its inaugural year. It expanded to offer language tutoring and workshops on study skills, time management, mindfulness, and career strategies.
The Learning Commons reimagined its role at Sarah Lawrence College by centralizing academic support. Collaborations with other campus offices and spaces have become integral, fostering a holistic support ecosystem. The goal is simple: to provide students with the online and in-person resources necessary for their success.
Building a Legacy: A Tribute To A Celebrated Photographer, Humanitarian, And Donor
